100 Women We Love Class of 2010
A Houston, Texas native, Annise Parker has remained close to her roots. She was sworn in as the 61st mayor of Houston in January, becoming only the second woman and first openly gay person to hold that office. She graduated from Rice University and worked for two decades in the oil and gas industry, with 18 of those years spent at the Houston-based Mosbacher Energy Company. For ten years, she co-owned Inklings, a Houston-based independent gay bookstore. Parker was involved in Houston politics for several years prior to becoming mayor, serving six years as a member of the City Council and one six-year term as Houston City Controller. -CB
As the first decade of the new millennium comes to an end, we take a moment to celebrate 100 out lesbians who have made the past year one of inspiring change and amazing progress.
Robyn Streisand
A former marketing executive at Citibank and partner at the design form D-ZINE, Robyn Streisand founded The Mixx, a strategic marketing and brand development firm, in 1996. Though Streisand fills many roles, including CEO, sales and marketing director and mentor, she finds time to serve as Honorary Chair of the first-ever American Cancer Society Relay for Life for the LGBT Community and Friends. “I’d like those around me to free themselves from expectations and limitations,” says this active member of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council and the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce NY. “I do what I can to empower everyone to create their own path and to go after their goals with heart and creativity.” -CB
